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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,873.66, 1,457,799.96 and 332,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,873.66, 1,457,799.96 and 332,171.30 is: 498,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,873.66 : 1,457,799.96 = 332,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,873.66/1,457,799.96 = 332,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,873.66x = 1,457,799.96 × 332,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,873.66x = 484,239,307,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,239,307,853.15/971,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,253.35

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